Seed Transformation Program
Gain leadership training and networking support through this comprehensive program for established entrepreneurs in Africa and India.
Apply to this 12-month program offered in four regions:
- East Africa
- India
- Southern Africa
- West Africa
How can you bring Silicon Valley innovation and entrepreneurship to your company? What management skills, tools and mindsets are required to grow and scale? How can the success of your business help to lead your region to greater prosperity?
The Seed Transformation Program is the answer.
Designed specifically for business owners and their teams, this program is led by Stanford GSB faculty, other practitioners, and supported by trained local facilitators. The ultimate goal: to create and activate a detailed action plan to help you grow and scale your company.
Throughout the year-long experience, you will work in small peer groups called Leadership Labs to share experiences, resources, ideas, and support. Participants may also apply to receive high-touch coaching upon completion of the Seed Transformation Program.
Key Benefits
Develop the skills, tools, and mindset to grow and scale your business and positively impact your community.- Gain essential business and leadership skills, from strategy and finance to marketing and design thinking, all taught by world-renowned Stanford faculty, and local business practitioners.
- Take advantage of a world-class curriculum from Stanford GSB and the innovative thinking that has shaped some of the most successful companies in Silicon Valley.
- Create an action plan to grow and scale your business.
- Get in-company support from trained local facilitators to help introduce what you’ve learned to your company and promote buy-in.
- Develop relationships with like-minded leaders to share experiences and develop an ongoing peer-to-peer support network.
- Share key learnings of the program with your senior managers to align and enhance your team.
Who Should Attend
- CEOs or founders of companies or market-driven social enterprises who want to grow and scale their businesses, and positively impact their communities.
- Applicants can be from any industry, but must be based in Bangladesh, East Africa, India, Southern Africa, Sri Lanka, or West Africa and apply to the program in that region. Applicants must also have annual revenue between US $150,000 and US $15 million.
India|December 2020–December 2021
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In-person|Chennai, India
Part-time
Program Schedule
The program schedule is subject to change.
13 Dec 2020 – 18 Dec 2020
Session 1 | Build Your Strategy
22 Feb 2021 – 26 Feb 2021
Session 2 | Know Your Company
03 May 2021 – 07 May 2021
Session 3 | Know Your Product and Customers
26 Jul 2021 – 30 Jul 2021
Session 4 | Develop Your Plan
Aug–Dec | Transformation plan implementation, Leadership Lab meetings
Application Requirements
Deadline
The application is temporarily closed due to COVID-19. Please check back soon for updates or Contact Program Admissions (below) for any questions.
Program Fee
$7,500 USD
The cost of the program has been significantly subsidized by philanthropic contributions.
Fee includes value-added tax.
Lunch, snacks, and some dinners provided during the program. Lodging and transportation not included.
Awarded
Stanford GSB Statement of Completion
East Africa|January–December 2021
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In-person|Nairobi, Kenya, and other East African cities
Part-time
Program Schedule
The program schedule is subject to change.
24 Jan 2021 – 29 Jan 2021
Session 1 | Build Your Strategy
22 Mar 2021 – 26 Mar 2021
Session 2 | Know Your Company
07 Jun 2021 – 11 Jun 2021
Session 3 | Know Your Product and Customers
16 Aug 2021 – 20 Aug 2021
Session 4 | Develop Your Plan
Sep–Dec | Transformation plan implementation, Leadership Lab meetings
Application Requirements
Deadline
The application is temporarily closed due to COVID-19. Please check back soon for updates or Contact Program Admissions (below) for any questions.
Program Fee
$6,000 USD
The cost of the program has been significantly subsidized by philanthropic contributions.
Fee includes value-added tax.
Lunch, snacks, and some dinners will be provided during the program. Lodging and transportation are not included.
Awarded
Stanford GSB Statement of Completion
Southern Africa|January–December 2021
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In-person|Various cities in East or West Africa
Part-time
Program Schedule
The program schedule is subject to change.
24 Jan 2021 – 29 Jan 2021
Session 1 | Build Your Strategy
22 Mar 2021 – 26 Mar 2021
Session 2 | Know Your Company
07 Jun 2021 – 11 Jun 2021
Session 3 | Know Your Product and Customers
16 Aug 2021 – 20 Aug 2021
Session 4 | Develop Your Plan
Sep–Dec | Transformation plan implementation, Leadership Lab meetings
Application Requirements
Deadline
The application is temporarily closed due to COVID-19. Please check back soon for updates or Contact Program Admissions (below) for any questions.
Program Fee
$6,000
The cost of the program has been significantly subsidized through philanthropic contributions, including those from the De Beers Group.
Fee includes value-added tax.
Lunch, snacks, and some dinners will be provided during the program. Lodging and transportation are not included.
Awarded
Stanford GSB Statement of Completion
West Africa|January–December 2021
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In-person|Accra, Ghana; and other West African cities
Part-time
Program Schedule
The program schedule is subject to change.
24 Jan 2021 – 29 Jan 2021
Session 1 | Build Your Strategy
22 Mar 2021 – 26 Mar 2021
Session 2 | Know Your Company
07 Jun 2021 – 11 Jun 2021
Session 3 | Know Your Product and Customers
16 Aug 2021 – 20 Aug 2021
Session 4 | Develop Your Plan
Sep–Dec | Transformation plan implementation, Leadership Lab meetings
Application Requirements
Deadline
The application is temporarily closed due to COVID-19. Please check back soon for updates or Contact Program Admissions (below) for any questions.
Program Fee
$6,000
The cost of the program has been significantly subsidized by philanthropic contributions.
Fee includes value-added tax.
Lunch, snacks, and some dinners will be provided during the program. Lodging and transportation are not included.
Awarded
Stanford GSB Statement of Completion
Seed Transformation Program
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Curriculum
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Application Requirements
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Participant Profile
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Impact
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